Digital Jewels Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian Students

Job Description
Digital Jewels Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian Students
The Dj Cares Scholarship is organized by Digital Jewels Africa with a vision of becoming Africa’s trusted guide in the emerging knowledge economy by providing high-quality training, e-learning, and specialized recruitment services.
Through the Dj Cares Scholarship, Digital Jewel Cares Africa seeks to provide career guidance to enable experienced and inexperienced professionals to develop skills relevant to the information age.
This scholarship is part of the DJ Cares initiative, aimed at reducing the number of students at risk of dropping out due to financial constraints and encouraging them to excel academically.
Overview
- Type: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Scholarship + ₦200,000 per year
- Deadline: August 17, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Nigerian
- Be studying Computer Science,Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
- Have a minimum 3.5/5.0 CGPA (or equivalent).
- Be Currently in your 2nd or 3rd year of study.
- Be enrolled Full-time in an accredited Federal or State Univ.
- Show clear demonstration of scholarship requirement.
Benefits of the Digital Jewels Scholarship 2026
The Digital Jewels Scholarship offers a comprehensive support designed for long-term academic and professional success which includes;
- 100% coverage of university tuition fees from when scholarship is won till end of study program.
- Prioritised placement after graduation at our office location in Lagos and Abuja.
- Learn and engage with leading IT GRC firms and experts
Application Documents
Students who meet eligibility criteria would write and submit an essay not more than 500 words on one of the three topics below.
- Balancing innovation and security: The Ethical Dilemma of AI-Enabled Deepfakes in information technology and what it means for information security.
- Tech Literacy and Its Importance in the 21st Century: Analyze the importance of tech literacy in today’s world and how it impacts personal growth and opportunities.
- My Digital Footprint: Understanding the Impact of My Online Presence: Reflect on your online activities and discuss how your digital footprint can affect your future education and career prospects.
Note: file must be in pdf format.
Application Guidelines
- Click on the APPLY NOW button and proceed to fill the application form
- Students who have successfully written their essays will continue the application process by clicking the “Apply” button below to enable them to fill in their data and upload essays.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified
Deadline: 17th August, 2026